Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disability*
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disability |
Abbreviation: |
GCertDD |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
1 year part-time |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
Weekend classes |
Starting Session(s): |
No further intakes from 2009 onwards |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1149 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
* Please note that this course is scheduled for deletion from Autumn 2009 and is not on offer to new students from Autumn 2009 onwards. The information below is for the benefit of currently enrolled students only.
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disability is a multi-disciplinary course designed for health and education professionals providing direct care to people with developmental disabilities. It aims to provide an appropriate theoretical and conceptual framework for practice and access to contemporary information relating to developmental disability.
The course consists of specialist developmental disability subjects and electives. Emphasis is on applying theoretical, research-based knowledge to practice in the developmental disability field.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution is required. Other qualifications (eg. Certificate or Diploma in Nursing) may be acceptable for entry, in consultation with Course Coordinator.
Course Requirements
The candidate is required to undertake a 24 credit point program to successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disability. Three subjects (18 credit points) are compulsory; the remaining subject (6 credit points) is an elective subject chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Course Program
Subjects (by year) |
Session |
Credit Points | |
Core Subjects | |||
GHMB907 |
Fundamental Concepts in Developmental Disability |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB908 |
Applied Behavioural Science for Developmental Disability Practice |
Spring |
6 |
GHMB910 |
Contemporary Issues in Developmental Disability |
Spring |
6 |
PLUS electives to the value of 6 credit points, to be discussed with the Course Coordinator. | |||
Further Information
Ms Joanne Joyce
Postgraduate Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3468